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Winter break means you get time to have adventures, explore, go to new places and hang out at the nostalgic ones. But, once you get back to campus, you're stuck back in your academia grind. Take a break by visiting a ski resort for a weekend! You'd be surprised at how many are near college campuses!

Snowbird is a year round resort, with winter and summer accommodations along with lodging. They often have live music during the holidays and during the regular season as well. With 11 lifts and 139 trails, this is bound to be a good get away from your average library.

With over 300 inches of snow a year, this resort offers not just recreational activities, but also includes Alpine and Nordic Skiing, because why not? With official sponsors like GoPro and CocaCola, this is a great place to go, whether it's for a day trip or a five-day excursion.

Diamond Peak just hit their 50 year anniversary, so the slopes are definitely going to be filled! The longest run is 2.5 miles, but with over 30 runs, you don't have to worry about getting bored! Plus, nothing beats BBQ on the slopes, right in the lodge!

Average snowfall? 400 inches. How many runs? 34. Longest run? 1.5 miles. Running from November to April, this is the perfect get away from classes to take a deep breath and come back ready to tackle whatever is thrown at you.

One hundred and twenty-one trails is just the beginning of this snow resort's features. They "strive to exceed customer expectations," also known as the "Crested Butte Difference." With a vertical drop of over 3,000 feet, you'll be on the trails for hours, no longer thinking about your physics homework due next week.

With 20% of their trails being beginner, this is a mountain with trails for everyone, no matter the experience. That means bring your friends who has never skied or snowboarded in their life. They will thank you.

Stowe has a little bit of everything for everyone. From skiing and snowboarding trails (112, to be exact), to rock climbing and zip-lining, to golf and a spa, you'll be relaxed enough to take on your first midterms!

With 1,360 acres of ski-able terrain, you can get to the summit in less than five minutes (thank you, new ski lifts). Surprisingly, they have at least 80% of their trails open every day, making sure that the uncrowded stay that way.

Located in the Adirondacks with 100% natural snow, this is a great beginner's place to go as well as a great place to relax. If you're not into the recreational activities, there's cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing and much more. Plus, there are some great hiking trails if you ever need a breather.

So, if that calculus homework becomes a little too hard for you, take a step back, put on your boots, strap on your bindings and take the slopes! Hopefully your head clears up to tackle the rest of the dreadful semester!

Jade Miller is a sophomore at the University of Rochester double majoring in Business and English Literature. She is a Junior Editor for the Fresh U national site. She is a member of the sorority Gamma Phi Beta and also a coxswain for UR Rowing. She loves dogs, reading, and having a single this year in her res hall. Follow her on Twitter @jade_miller_

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